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North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Merzenich

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Merzenich

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Düren
Merzenich

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Merzenich

Moderate

4.6

(29)

62

riders

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe – Stone Compass Rest Area loop from Merzenich

02:14

33.0km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1 m for 34 m

After 33.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.18 km

Rather Hecke

Forest

2

11.4 km

Steep ascent to Sophienhöhe

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The ascents to the Sophienhöhe are quite steep and partly very sandy

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3

12.5 km

be sure to take mosquito repellent, you will be eaten at the right time of year ...

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4

15.1 km

Viewpoint Goldene Aue

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Grassland area that has been greened with the "hay thrush" and in whose hollow layers small bodies of water have formed

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5

15.2 km

Far-reaching view of the opencast mine, to the edge of the opencast mine 👀

unfortunately the access is forbidden !!

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6

15.9 km

Wild horses at Sophienhöhe

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A natural herd of Konik horses has been living on the Golden Aue since June 13, 2024.

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7

16.7 km

Stone Compass Rest Area

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In the case that the GPS hangs at Komoot, one can orient oneself here again ;-)

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8

19.9 km

Long Bench Eifel

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Keep your distance from the bank :-)

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9

21.9 km

View of Niederzier Lake

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The small lakes blend in wonderfully with the landscape

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

11.9 km

198 m

107 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

6.67 km

6.54 km

3.19 km

983 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

30 %

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